MTF History

In October 1997, then Shasta County (California) District Attorney McGreggor Scott established the Methamphetamine Task Force to support and coordinate community agencies and activities in response to the increase in criminal cases linked to methamphetamine.  It includes law enforcement, health, treament, education and business entities in Shasta County and is dedicated to reducing the influence of Meth on the community. Today it is a tax exempt non-profit California corporation.  It is not a branch of law enforcement.

Mission Statement

The mission of this organization shall be to create safe and drug-free communities through a county-wide coalition that supports and strengthens prevention in Shasta County.

In furtherance of this mission this organization seeks to develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive plan encompassing law enforcement,: health and social services, education, and the private sector to combat the epidemic of methamphetame in our community through prevention, education, rehabilitation and appropriate prosecution and punishment. Also, this organization will create community norms that support positive, healthy, drug-free lifestyles; promote coordinated committed regional collaboration; ensure that the community uses the best research-based prevention practices and strategies; and promote sustained funding for prevention programs.

Its primary goals are:

  •     Protect the children in our community
  •     Prevention through education and public awareness
  •     Facilitate treatment, detection and rehabilitation
  •     Support aggressive prosecution of methamphetamine-related crimes and  criminals
  •     Increase public knowledge and awareness of the effects of methamphetamine on our commuity
             and our children

                                  

Shasta County Methamphetamine Task Force

WebMaster                                                                            28 March 2006